December museum programs explore the moon

December 4, 2018

Photo by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The moon takes on a reddish hue during a lunar eclipse.

Hands-on programs at the University of Alaska Museum of the North during the month of December will allow participants to explore the moon.

The Early Explorers program for families with children 5 and under will take place each Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. There is no Early Explorers program on Dec. 28. On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Junior Curators program, which is open to children 6 and older, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m.

These activities are included with admission and are free for museum members. For more information about the museum’s programs and events, visit the website at www.uaf.edu/museum/ or call 907-474-7505.

MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Arseneau, 907-474-7505, ua-museum@alaska.edu